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Shooting and fire rock a church in Michigan: at least one dead and several injured

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A few hours ago, a shocking incident took place in Grand Blanc, Michigan, where a man crashed his vehicle into a Mormon church and subsequently opened fire on the attendees. The attack also sparked a fire that led to a partial collapse of the building’s roof.

Authorities confirmed that the assailant, a 40-year-old man, was shot and killed during the confrontation. So far, at least one person has been reported dead and around nine others injured, all of whom were transported to nearby hospitals. Firefighters managed to control the flames and rescue those trapped inside the church.

Shooting and fire rock a church in Michigan: at least one dead and several injured

The attack has left the local community in shock, as they grapple with the trauma of such violence striking a place of worship. Officials are currently investigating the attacker’s motives and the possible background of the case, while the church was carrying out its usual Sunday services.

Was this a targeted attack on worshippers or an isolated act by an individual?

At this stage, it remains unclear. While some evidence suggests that the church was a deliberate target, authorities continue to investigate and are not ruling out any possibilities until the motives are fully determined.

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